Johnny had been severely beaten by a group of socs before this story begins. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in. This kind of pressure and publicity resulted in a three year long writers block. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya fiction. More recently, hinton has written a novel, hawkes harbor, published in 2004, and short stories, some of tims stories, published in 2007, for adults. The book features the dispute between two opponents which are divided by their status of well being, socioeconomic status. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. Everything is a matter of life or death, triumph or failure. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school.
After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic conflicts, we find ourselves on a wild ride full of fights, rumbles, shootouts, and the flashing bulbs of newspaper cameras. The outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. The book has been awarded with books i loved best yearly bilby awards for secondary 1991, and many others. Beckers outsiders is a thorough exploration of social deviance and how it can be addressed in an understanding and helpful manner. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders is a coming of age novel and the first book written by s. You must think at school, with all those good grades you bring home, and youve always got your nose in a book, but do you ever use your head for common sense.
You dont ever think, darry broke in, not at home or anywhere when it counts. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Sep 23, 2015 the outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. Later hinton continued to write authentically with a male voice. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking. The outsiders 50 years of an iconic classic this international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. The outsiders is a book about two gangs and their rivalry. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now.
Hinton this study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. Penguin recently released a special edition of the book in anticipation of its 50th anniversary next year. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1948, and has spent most of her life in tulsa, oklahoma. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and the socs pronounced soashes by the author, short for socials, who are separated by status. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. In march of 1983, the movie the outsiders was released. Summary introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. Big david, little david 1995 is a picture book, and the puppy sister 1995 is a childrens chapter book. Hinton was only 17 years old when she started writing the book, and had it published when she was 18. The meaning of the book is that, you shouldnt judge people by money or race, color, religion, looks etc. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old.
There were no hooks or hurdles in the beginning of the book, the first sentence starts. Apr 24, 2017 smart news keeping you current the outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya fiction many have claimed that young adult fiction didnt exist before s. Today, with more than eight million copies sold, the outsiders. She has always enjoyed reading but wasnt satisfied with the literature that was being written for young adults, which influenced her to write novels like the outsiders. Hinton, was born in the same timeframe in oklahoma, where the story took place. Its unique because it changed the teen books about crushes, prom queens, and cat fights into a truer, darker side of the world. Some modern mathematics for physicists and other outsiders. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
A literary comedy of the 1950s by humphrey carpenter. Why did the author of the book the outsiders write the. How the outsiders became one of the most important. While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the.
Hintons novel about two warring gangs continues to offer poignant lessons about. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. But because she understood gang rivalry on a firsthand basis, she realistically captured the problems in the novel. A selection of 35 books, covering eyfs to y6, selected to support primary schools to develop a curriculum response to the equality act 2010. The author named the book the outsiders because the group with ponyboy and sodapop were considered outcasts, as compared to the socs.
How is the writing style and structure in the novel the. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Hintons style is simple and straightforward for the most part. The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. Hinton, and was first published in 1967 by viking press. An introduction to algebra, topology, and functional analysis, volume 1 focuses on the operations, principles, methodologies, and approaches employed in algebra, topology, and functional analysis.
It presents the friendship and love of the people in the gang. Asked by a fan on twitter how it felt being the worlds greatest author, whether she kept in touch with the films actors and if shed pleaseeee write a second book. It makes the reader see that at the end of the day, as ponyboy says, we see the same sunset. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. A compulsively readable and thoroughly researched exploration of social deviance and the application of what is known as labeling theory to the studies of deviance. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the outsiders and what it means. The novel describes johnny as a lost puppy and a puppy that has been kicked too many times. Hinton, the author, began writing the outsiders when she was only sixteen years old. At the age of 18, she got a brilliant response from the readers when her book the outsiders was published. He is only 16 years old, but has already been beaten down by the cruelty of life. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis.
I read the outsiders when i was around 11 years old, says sara benincasa, writer, comedian and author of the young adult book great. In this part of the book analysis i will give some more details about the plot development. Two months later the movie rumble fish was released. Jun 14, 2017 life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. The outsiders isnt so much a ya book as a book about books. S e hinton 1948 susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult authors. Hintons, the outsiders is a great book for elder kids and young teens to read. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of. If you would prefer to buy the new resource please search for new no outsiders book pack.
On a particularly windy day in the crutchfield neighborhood here, the writer s. Book summary the outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Hinton wrote the outsiders when she was just sixteen years old. Jun 30, 2008 one of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid20th century, howard s. Its a great book to show your aesthetics and a wonderful present for someone who appreciate male nudity photography. Since then, the book has sold more than 14 million copies and still sells more than 500,000 a year.
She felt there were fewer books published with male protagonists and that while girls will read boy books, boys often wont read books aimed at girls. Once published, the outsiders gave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. Sep 01, 2019 a beautiful large print book of the stunning images from a talented photographer. First published in 1967 when author was only sixteen. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. Larry wolff, author of the singing turk related books. The plot and the language are, therefore, not very complicated, reflecting the authors immaturity. Her ya books, written in the 1960s and 1970s, all set in oklahoma, and were written for and about teenagers. About the book description some modern mathematics for physicists and other outsiders. The outsiders themes in the novel this video discusses the themes. The outsiders is a story of gang rival, set in 1965 oklahoma. Plot development the plot development in the book, the outsiders by s. Adolescence is a time when children struggle hard to find the social group in which they are accepted. Boyfriend, how you met, got together, his favorite memory, picturesgifs, what the gang thinks of you tell me if you guys like it or not.
This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Book one kindle edition by brandon faircloth author. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie version. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. The outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a coming of age novel by s. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. She won the margaret alexander edwards award in 1988. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about. Hinton was becoming known as the voice of the youth among other titles.
The outsiders is a comingofage novel and the first book written by s. This special 50th anniversary ed, contains neverbeforeseen photos, letters, etc. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels ya set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders 1967, which she wrote during high school. Hinton has given many interviews about her first published book, the outsiders. Her latest, seance in sepia, debuted in october 2011, and features reallife feminist firebrand, victoria woodhull as its protagonist. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. In 1983, a film adaptation of the novel was released, directed by francis ford coppola. Those who know her work may be surprised that she is a woman, since her narrators are almost always teenage boys. The outsiders is realistic fiction, meaning that something related could have happened, but not necessarily with the same people or details. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Michelle black is the author of six novels of the victorian west, including the bestselling an uncommon enemy. This remarkable book has enjoyed unparalleled popularity since its publication. Get an answer for what would you say the tonemood of the outsiders is. Hinton was only 15 when she started writing different stories and novels, she did most of such written work when she was 16. The author of the outsiders, s e hinton, dedicated the book to jimmy, her cousin, because he was the inspiration for the book. The outsiders is highly original in its approach to contemporary history and exceptionally valuable in its historical treatment of the refugee phenomenon. So things related to the outsiders, such as the use of violence and drugs were probably quite common. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create. In the book, the story is told by a young narrator, pony boy, who.